Welcome to our Plant Library! This is a new feature on our website to showcase the vast selection of plants that we carry across different seasons. We are continuously adding products, so if you are looking for a specific plant not listed below, we encourage you to call or visit to see if we have it in stock!
Stellar Pink™ Dogwood
Botanical Name: Cornus × ‘Rutgan’
Common Name: Stellar Pink Dogwood
Mature Height and Width:
15–20′ tall × 15–20′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright-rounded to broadly spreading small deciduous tree. Strong central leader when young, developing layered horizontal branching with age. More open branching structure than Cornus florida. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Medium green ovate leaves with smooth margins and prominent venation. Leaves slightly thicker and more lustrous than Cornus florida. Moderate canopy density with visible branch structure.
Flower Description: Large overlapping pink bracts (not true petals) surrounding a small central green flower cluster. Bracts deeper pink at emergence, softening slightly as they age. Four-bract form typical of hybrid dogwoods.
Bloom Time: Mid-spring.
Fall Color: Reddish-purple to burgundy.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best flowering in full sun with adequate moisture.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–8 (reliable in Northeast Zones 5–7).
Notable Landscape Uses: Front yard specimen; foundation accent; woodland-edge focal point; lawn specimen; small canopy tree for residential landscapes.
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Young growth and buds may experience browsing in Northeast Zones 5–7.